What is another word for emberiza?

Pronunciation: [ɛmbˈɛɹɪzə] (IPA)

Emberiza is the scientific name for the genus of buntings, a group of passerine birds found throughout the world. These birds are known for their distinctive beaks and heads, and are often found in grassy habitats, including meadows, fields and scrublands. There are several synonyms that are commonly used to refer to the Emberiza genus, including the term "reed bunting," which is a specific species in the genus. Other common synonyms include the term "ember bird," which refers to the entire genus, as well as "yellowhammer" and "corn bunting," which are also specific species within the Emberiza genus. Regardless of which synonym is used, these birds are a fascinating and important part of the global avian community.

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What are the hyponyms for Emberiza?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.
  • hyponyms for emberiza (as nouns)

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Usage examples for Emberiza

A shepherd saw, as he thought, some white larks on a down above my house this winter: were not these the emberiza nivalis, the snow-flake of the Brat.
"The-Natural-History-of-Selborne"
White, Gilbert
6. Yellow-hammer, emberiza flava: Early in February, and on through July to August the 21st.
"The-Natural-History-of-Selborne"
White, Gilbert
184, 186 emberiza lapponica, i.
"The Voyage of the Vega round Asia and Europe, Volume I and Volume II"
A.E. Nordenskieold

Famous quotes with Emberiza

  • You may depend on it that the bunting, emberiza miliaria, does not leave this country in the winter.
    Gilbert White

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